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Gender ruling could ‘gravely affect very vulnerable prisoners’ – solicitor

Gender ruling could ‘gravely affect very vulnerable prisoners’ – solicitor

Gender ruling could ‘gravely affect very vulnerable prisoners’ – solicitor

17 April 2025

As of March 31 last year, 10 prisoners were known to have a gender recognition certificate.


‘Almost blind’ killer driver shows no understanding of responsibility – coroner

‘Almost blind’ killer driver shows no understanding of responsibility – coroner

‘Almost blind’ killer driver shows no understanding of responsibility – coroner

17 April 2025

Neil Pemberton, 81, was jailed for 32 months for causing the death of Peter Westwell, 80, by dangerous driving.


Cutlery designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh sells for more than £175,000

Cutlery designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh sells for more than £175,000

Cutlery designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh sells for more than £175,000

17 April 2025

The cutlery sold for nearly six times its estimate.


Search for ‘high-risk’ mental health patient believed to pose risk to public

Search for ‘high-risk’ mental health patient believed to pose risk to public

Search for ‘high-risk’ mental health patient believed to pose risk to public

17 April 2025

The public has been warned not to approach Vasile Coceban, 36, who absconded from Park Royal Centre in Brent, West London


Government risked ‘throwing good money after bad’ in steel talks – Reeves

Government risked ‘throwing good money after bad’ in steel talks – Reeves

Government risked ‘throwing good money after bad’ in steel talks – Reeves

17 April 2025

‘Government are going to play a big role’ in the future of steelmaking in Scunthorpe, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said.


Reeves to have ‘conversations’ with US next week as work for deal continues

Reeves to have ‘conversations’ with US next week as work for deal continues

Reeves to have ‘conversations’ with US next week as work for deal continues

17 April 2025

The UK is hoping a deal can help stave off the full brunt of US President Donald Trump’s sweeping 10% tariffs on all goods imported to the US.


Stranded spaniel rescued from cliff edge by RNLI heroes

Stranded spaniel rescued from cliff edge by RNLI heroes

Stranded spaniel rescued from cliff edge by RNLI heroes

17 April 2025

The dog was rescued from a cliff edge by RNLI volunteers after getting into trouble chasing a ball.


E-bike blazes happening ‘every other day’ in London, fire chief warns

E-bike blazes happening ‘every other day’ in London, fire chief warns

E-bike blazes happening ‘every other day’ in London, fire chief warns

17 April 2025

Many recent fires have involved second-hand e-bikes or e-scooters which have been modified using parts bought online, Richard Field said.


William and Kate to miss royals’ Easter service for family time in Norfolk

William and Kate to miss royals’ Easter service for family time in Norfolk

William and Kate to miss royals’ Easter service for family time in Norfolk

17 April 2025

The Waleses will not be joining the King and Queen in St George’s Chapel on Sunday.


Thief caught after trying to steal luxury watch from plain clothes officers

Thief caught after trying to steal luxury watch from plain clothes officers

Thief caught after trying to steal luxury watch from plain clothes officers

17 April 2025

Yakob Harket, 21, was apprehended in a Metropolitan Police crackdown operation in west London on October 10 last year.


Charlie Rennie Mackintosh painting of French village fetches £150,000 at auction

Charlie Rennie Mackintosh painting of French village fetches £150,000 at auction

Charlie Rennie Mackintosh painting of French village fetches £150,000 at auction

17 April 2025

The watercolour, titled Bouleternere, was painted in 1925 with sparing use of colour and depicts the hillside town.


Fact check: Prematurity is the biggest global killer of children under five

Fact check: Prematurity is the biggest global killer of children under five

Fact check: Prematurity is the biggest global killer of children under five

17 April 2025

There are 12 different causes of death that killed more than 100,000 children under five in 2023.


Fact check: Pension spending, ‘Hillsborough Law’ pledge and viral Gaza claim

Fact check: Pension spending, ‘Hillsborough Law’ pledge and viral Gaza claim

Fact check: Pension spending, ‘Hillsborough Law’ pledge and viral Gaza claim

17 April 2025

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.


Trans community fears rights ‘melting away’ after Supreme Court ruling

Trans community fears rights ‘melting away’ after Supreme Court ruling

Trans community fears rights ‘melting away’ after Supreme Court ruling

17 April 2025

‘It felt like our rights were solidified, and now it feels like it’s melting away,’ said Sarah Savage.


Coroner urges action on road deaths caused by drivers with failing eyesight

Coroner urges action on road deaths caused by drivers with failing eyesight

Coroner urges action on road deaths caused by drivers with failing eyesight

17 April 2025

HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire Dr James Adeley has sent a report to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.


Sinn Fein TD apologises for ‘hurt and offence’ in post about gender ruling

Sinn Fein TD apologises for ‘hurt and offence’ in post about gender ruling

Sinn Fein TD apologises for ‘hurt and offence’ in post about gender ruling

17 April 2025

David Cullinane had said the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ in equality law was a ‘common sense judgement’.


Patients on common blood pressure drug urged to check pack amid labelling error

Patients on common blood pressure drug urged to check pack amid labelling error

Patients on common blood pressure drug urged to check pack amid labelling error

17 April 2025

More than 7,700 packs are affected by the recall, according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.


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